Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

29Industry NewsFebruary 25- March 3, 2013United Kingdom Edition BDTA SHOWCASE COMPRESSOR WINNER Dr Stephen Reece principle of the Sedgley Hall Dental Practice was absolutely thrilled to be the winner of a brand new Dentalair DAP6-SS super silenced compressor which was drawn at Showcase by Tony Reed of the BDTA. Stephen who qualified in Birmingham, commented that the DAP6-SS compressor was very clever, compact and very quiet. It delivers Sterile Quality Air identical to medical standards. He commented that It is critical to have high quality air in Dental procedures as part of good practice, keeping the CQC inspectors happy. Air drives virtually everything in the surgery with the patient and surgeon ending up breathing it“so the cleaner the better” The machine was installed and compliancy tested by Dentalair Ellansé – A dermal filler with results that are not only beautiful, but long lasting too Combining the advantages of immediate wrinkle and fold correction and stimulating the generation of the body’s own natural collagen, Ellansé is a unique new dermal filler that achieves fresh, long lasting results. Ellansé is soft to inject and its consistency makes it easy to mould, allowing for more controlled and predictable results. A synthetic dermal filler, Ellansé is composed of completely smooth polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres which are suspended in a water-based carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) gel-carrier. Numerous laboratory, pre-clinical and clinical tests have shown the total bioresorbability of Ellansé which means that it is totally eliminated from the body once its desired performance duration has been achieved. Ellansé is available from The Dental Directory in two versions, Ellansé-S (1 year duration) and Ellansé-M (2 year duration) and for a limited time The Dental Directory are offering a special introductory price! For more information, contact The Dental Directory on 0800 585 586, or visit www.dental-directory.co.uk. Dr Darsh Patel joins the United Smile Centres team United Smile Centres is delighted to introduce Dr Darsh Patel as the latest member to join the experienced team. Dr Patel has undergone many years of extensive training which has allowed him to provide the ultimate quality and care for all of his patients. He is a registered Specialist Orthodontist and is also a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in England, and is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians in Glasgow. Dr Patel says: “Orthodontics has undergone a revolution in the last 10 years, allowing us to not just straighten teeth but to create beautiful smiles and faces forevermore. I am really excited to be working at United Smile Centres, and look forward to transforming patients’ lives, one smile at a time.” Following Dr Patel’s appointment, United Smile Centres is now pleased to accept referrals not only for FixedTeeth in a Day treatment, but also for all kinds of orthodontic work. For more information, referral practices please call United Smile Centres on 0800 8 49 49 59, email info@unitedsmilecentres.co.uk, or visit www.unitedsmilecentres.co.uk The Waterpik® Water Flosser – ideal for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment Available with a specially designed Orthodontic Tip, the Waterpik® Water Flosser is the ideal oral hygiene solution for patients seeking to improve their oral health during orthodontic treatment, and is supported by a wealth of scientific evidence to support its use. In a study conducted by Sharma et al patients who used a Waterpik® Water Flosser after brushing, removed up to three times more plaque than those who brushed and used floss, and up to five times more than those who only used manual brushing alone. Waterpik International, Inc. supplies a range of oral hygiene devices designed to meet all your patients’ needs. These include models such as the easy to use Cordless Plus Water Flosser, and the high specification Ultra model which features state-of-the-art Water Flosser technology and provides the ultimate in oral hygiene performance. For more information on Waterpik® Water Flossers please speak to your wholesaler or visit www.waterpik.co.uk. Waterpik® products are widely available in Boots stores. Don’t Just Drift into a Breach “Many NHS dentists who at this time of the year already know that they will be unable to deliver UDAs within the four per cent tolerance would do well to consider approaching the PCT for a temporary UDA target reduction” warns specialist dental solicitor Alexander Hall of Meade King LLP. “PCTs have in recent years become increasingly aggressive in serving breach and remedial notices for failure to meet UDA targets within the four per cent allowed. “The first strike in the ‘two strikes and you are out’scenario, has already struck.The first chance is lost. Some potential buyers are more hesitant to buy in such circumstances. “Rather than pay out funds simply to recover them later by clawback for underperformance, PCTs tend to prefer this approach as long as there is sufficient time in the year left to redistribute the funds to contractors who need them, have delivered their UDAs for the year and could deliver more. “It is best though if the contractor has a genuine reason for the current underperformance, that reason is a‘one-off’and will not cause on-going problems, otherwise PCTs may be tempted to suggest a permanent target reduction.” Alexander Hall, Partner, Meade King LLP 11-12 Queen Square Bristol BS1 4NT DDI: 0117 9234050 Mobile: 07960 177 337 Tel: 0117 9264121 Email: ajh@meadeking.co.uk Dr Jansie Van Rensburg to speak at the CIC 2013 Celebrating 10 years of success, the widely anticipated Clinical Innovations Conference 2013 (CIC) will be held on 17th and 18th May at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in Kensington. Brought to you by Healthcare Learning; Smile- on, in collaboration with the AOG, the event is renowned for providing up-to-date, quality education specifically for the dental profession. Amongst the internationally recognised speakers will be Dr Jansie Van Rensburg. Although he has lectured at numerous major dental events around the globe, this will be Dr Van Rensburg’s first visit to the CIC, and he will be discussing an innovative technique for performing composite restorations. He believes events such as the CIC are a must-attend for dental professionals. “I think the combination of lectures, workshops and trade is brilliant,” he says. “As dentists, we love our gadgets, and we love seeing new things. This conference is a great way of discovering new products, techniques, ideas and perspectives in a variety of different areas. I am now greatly looking forward to May!” Make sure you don’t miss out and book your place today. To find out more or to book, please email info@healthcare-learning.com or call 020 7400 8989 Zesty – A new service for generating new appointments in London The best way of getting your practice noticed is by having an online presence. By registering with Zesty, a new online lead generation service, gaining new patients is quick and easy. More than a million people search for dental services every month in London alone, by using Zesty your practice will be made visible to thousands of potential new patients every day! Zesty also offer a robust way to monetise last minute cancellations. There are many ways that Zesty facilitates finding new patients, one of them is the free practice page. It‘s a great place to communicate with potential patients, letting them know the treatments you provide, your costs, location and travel directions, ratings & reviews, as well as your practice’s key messages. Over 40% of Zesty’s bookings are within 48hrs of the initial inquiry and all are checked to be authentic before they are forwarded to your practice. What’s more, we give you complete control over how many appointments you want to publish online. So what are you waiting for? Register your practice today and upload any free appointment times to your practice page. You supply the appointments, Zesty supplies the customers Simply email: hello@zesty.co.uk or visit www.zesty.co.uk or call 07775967713 for more details The LondonToothWear Centre invites you to visit The London Tooth Wear Centre is delighted to open its doors to dental colleagues for a series of exclusive referral evenings. Each evening provides an opportunity for just a few visitors to meet the team, gain an hour of verifiable CPD in an update on tooth wear and discuss how we can support you and your patients. The London Tooth Wear Centre is a specialist referral practice in Central London offering an evidence-based approach to managing tooth surface loss. Led by Professor Andrew Eder, Specialist in Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, the Centre was established in response to an increasing number of patients presenting with tooth wear. Professional help is available at The London Tooth Wear Centre® for consultation and treatment planning advice only or for comprehensive management of your patients’tooth wear. Referral evenings are scheduled for: • Tuesday 12 February 2013 at 6.30pm • Tuesday 12 March 2013 at 6.30pm • Tuesday 9 April 2013 at 6.30pm For further details and to book onto one of our referral evenings, please visit www.toothwear.co.uk, email info@toothwear.co.uk or call 020 7486 7180. Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis. We look forward to welcoming you. EndoCare – at the forefront of Endodontics Here at EndoCare we pride ourselves at being at the forefront in the field of Endodontics, both in terms of technology, and training. Our practices located throughout London provide a superior level of dental care and pain management for patients requiring Endodontic treatment. For the very best Endodontic referrals, you can be sure with EndoCare, your patients will be in the best hands possible. Your patients will also be reassured by our expert team of Endodontists, who are not only highly trained, but are also warm, friendly and ready to listen to any queries or concerns.This is because at EndoCare, we always put people first. To find out more about how Endodontic referrals can benefit your practice, contact our dedicated team today. Our team of experienced Endodontists are all experts at diagnosing, treating, and relieving oral and facial pain, and we are just as happy with hot pulps as we are taking on more complex re-treatments. To learn more about how we can become a valuable member of your practice team, contact EndoCare today! For further information please call EndoCare on 020 7224 0999 Penny Sale Dentists and Technicians who already value high quality Kemdent products will appreciate not only the effectiveness of PracticeSafe Soak but also its competitive price! PracticeSafe Soak, an impression disinfectant, is available in 1L ,5L and 10L containers. Buy 1L PracticeSafe before the end of February and get another 1L PracticeSafe Soak for only one pence! Infection prevention and control is the single most important task that all the dental team are involved in. It is important to emphasise that infection prevention and control is the responsibility of everyone. CQC and the HTM guidelines recommend that impressions are always soaked immediately after removal from the mouth. PracticeSafe Soak needs only three minutes to disinfect bacteria, fungi and viruses. 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